The heartbroken mother of a five-year-old boy who died of head injuries after he was allegedly beaten in a city park today described him as being her 'little angel'.

Little Alex Malcolm suffered head injuries while playing in Mountsfield Park, Catford, at around 6pm on November 20.

The five-year-old was admitted to King's College Hospital that evening and police were called at 1.45am the next day.

Little Alex Malcolm suffered head injuries while playing in Mountsfield Park, Catford, at around 6pm on November 20. The five-year-old was admitted to King's College Hospital but died in intensive care the next day

Malcom died on November 21 in intensive care.

A 38-year-old man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

His mother Liliya Breha, who lives in Bromley, told the Evening Standard: 'I'm heartbroken, I miss him. I really struggle because he shouldn't have been taken away from me. He was my best friend.'